Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.227
Do Not Be Ruled by the Senses
“One who is subservient to the tongue and who thus goes here and there, devoted to the genitals and the belly, cannot attain Kṛṣṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- Being subservient to the tongue leads a person here and there in pursuit of satisfaction.
- The verse warns against a life devoted to the genitals and the belly.
- One who remains ruled by these demands cannot attain Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
When an unnecessary food craving arises today, pause and chant Hare Kṛṣṇa instead of immediately following it.
Ask yourself
When do the demands of my tongue distract me from seeking Kṛṣṇa?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.